In this video blog, our summer 2020 intern Gairy Natividad reviews the basic principles, design, and uses of the distillation column. She begins by reviewing fundamental concepts such as volatility and hydrocarbon intermolecular forces, then reviews the types of columns, …
Do you know how everyday products are manufactured from petroleum feedstock? In this video, our 2020 summer intern Gairy Natividad reviews how common everyday items are made from petroleum. She reviews the basics of distillation, removal of impurities, as sheds …
In this video blog, Derek explores the Oceanstar Museum in Galveston, TX to learn more about the basics of offshore oil and gas operations. In the video, Derek learns a little bit of everything ranging from offshore drilling platforms & …
In this video, Derek walks you through the difference between CAPEX and OPEX costs, as seen in the oil and gas industry. He also provides examples of each and speaks to their importance. Be sure to watch the video in …
In this video, Derek reviews what an Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) is, its formatting, its importance, and shows an example. He also reviews what tangible and intangible costs are (and provides examples). See slides below and be sure to watch …
In this video, we interview Scott Gillespie with Apergy, a company centered around artificial lift. Their rod-lift model is perfect for visually observing what happens downhole! In the model, we have a pump barrel, a traveling, and a standing valve. The traveling …
How do you control a kick when drilling a well? In today’s video blog we learn what kill weight mud is, why it is useful, and how to calculate it. Be sure to watch the video above and subscribe to …
When the folks on the drilling rig finish drilling the well, what happens next? In today’s video blog we address this very question and go full circle on this topic. Be sure to watch the video above and subscribe to …
Welcome to another Oilfield Basics video blog. In this video, we examine the curriculum of petroleum engineering majors. We’re going to be talking about what classes you should expect to take as a student pursuing petroleum engineering! Well, let’s dive …
In this video, we define what a blowout is, causes of a blowout, mitigation techniques, effects, and more. In case you don’t have time to watch the video, below is a summary: A blowout occurs when any amount of oil …